Advanced Literature Searching in the Health Sciences

The University of Michigan
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Learn the fundamental components of advanced literature searches for professionals and researchers in the health sciences. This course will help you improve the quality and reporting of literature searches for projects that rely on past research.

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Master the fundamental components of advanced literature searching in the health sciences.

Informationist Mark MacEachern and a team of fellow health sciences informationists at the University of Michigan designed this course for anyone responsible for constructing literature searches as part of their research. This course will specifically help professionals and researchers in the health sciences improve the overall quality and reporting of their literature searches.

After completing the course, you will better understand the importance of literature searches in health sciences work, the components of effective searches, and best practices to sufficiently report the search process. All learners who rely heavily on past research in their project work – regardless of their experience or current competence – will benefit from this practical learning experience.

Instructor(s)

Mark MacEachern, Judith Smith, Jean Song, Tyler Nix, Patricia Anderson, Emily Ginier, Whitney Townsend
The University of Michigan
via edX
Free (audit)
Paid Certificate Available
Estimated 9 weeks
Self paced
Introductory